headquarter
Translation
to headquarter
Examples
The company is headquartered in California.
The company is headquartered in California.
Grammar Patterns
to be headquartered in ((a place)) to have the main office in (a place) The company is headquartered in California.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to base, to locate
Etymology
From 'head' (main) + 'quarter' (place, lodging). To place the main lodging or office.
Memory Tips
Note that this is the verb form. It's often used in the passive voice: 'to be headquartered in...'.